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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/17/umm-what-camp-inn-japan-concocts-prius-relax-cabin-camper-conv/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/17/umm-what-camp-inn-japan-concocts-prius-relax-cabin-camper-conv/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/17/umm-what-camp-inn-japan-concocts-prius-relax-cabin-camper-conv/#commentsFiled under: Green, Toyota, Japan, HybridAttendees of the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon might have been forgiven for thinking that a certain Toyota Prius on display was under attack from a giant marshmallow from outer space. In fact, the only assault taking place was one on their visual senses, as that large mallow-looking mass integrated into the top and hindquarters of the hybrid was actually purposely added to create a new camping vehicle from Camp-Inn Japan.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 tokyo auto salontoyotatoyota priusTue, 17 Jan 2012 09:57:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21084082/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/17/umm-what-camp-inn-japan-concocts-prius-relax-cabin-camper-conv/21084082/article-detail.xml21084082http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Ftoyota-prius-campinn-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fgreen.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Ftoyota-prius-campinn-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/15/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/15/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/15/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/#commentsFiled under: Green, Toyota, ElectricSaying the Toyota 2000GT holds a special place in our hearts is akin to calling oxygen and water kind of important to our survival. The long-nose two-door was envisioned as a suitable competitor to the likes of the European sports cars rolling out Italy and the UK at the time, and in many ways, the Toyota was far superior. Built at a time when Japan Inc. wasn't exactly known for beautiful automobile designs, the 2000GT may have been influenced by European cars of its day, but it has stood the test of time as one of the country's all-time design greats. The low-volume coupe is a piece of automotive legend, which is exactly why choosing to use a 2000GT as a platform for an electric conversion strikes us equal parts blasphemous and awesome. But that's exactly what Japan's Crazy Car Project has done.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2000 gt2000gt2012 tokyo auto salonelectricelectric vehiclejapanlithium ionlithium ion batterytokyo auto salontoyotatoyota 2000gttoyota 2000gt sevSun, 15 Jan 2012 08:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21084085/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/15/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/21084085/article-detail.xml21084085http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Ftoyota-2000gt-sev-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Ftoyota-2000gt-sev-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/#commentsFiled under: Aftermarket, Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota, Japan, Technology, Coupe, Classics, Electric, PerformanceSaying the Toyota 2000GT holds a special place in our hearts is akin to calling oxygen and water kind of important to our survival. The long-nose two-door was envisioned as a suitable competitor to the likes of the European sports cars rolling out Italy and the UK at the time, and in many ways, the Toyota was far superior. Built at a time when Japan Inc. wasn't exactly known for beautiful automobile designs, the 2000GT may have been influenced by European cars of its day, but it has stood the test of time as one of the country's all-time design greats. The low-volume coupe is a piece of automotive legend, which is exactly why choosing to use a 2000GT as a platform for an electric conversion strikes us equal parts blasphemous and awesome. But that's exactly what Japan's Crazy Car Project has done.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2000 gt2000gt2012 tokyo auto salonelectricjapanlithium ionlithium ion batterytokyo auto salontoyotatoyota 2000gtFri, 13 Jan 2012 12:58:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21023688/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/13/classic-toyota-2000gt-turned-into-solar-powered-ev/21023688/article-detail.xml21023688http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Ftoyota-2000gt-sev-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Ftoyota-2000gt-sev-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/nissan-march-nismo-concept-debuts-at-tokyo-auto-salon-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/nissan-march-nismo-concept-debuts-at-tokyo-auto-salon-w-video/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/nissan-march-nismo-concept-debuts-at-tokyo-auto-salon-w-video/#commentsFiled under: Aftermarket, Tokyo Auto Salon, Nissan, Japan, Hatchback, PerformanceWith press days for the Detroit Auto Show now behind us, our focus is shifting eastwards. Make that Far East, as the tuners have rolled in for the Tokyo Auto Salon, where Nissan performance tuning arm Nismo has taken on its third compact and given it an attitude adjustment.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 tokyo auto salonmarchmicranismonissannissan marchtokyotokyo auto salonFri, 13 Jan 2012 11:30:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21023687/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/13/nissan-march-nismo-concept-debuts-at-tokyo-auto-salon-w-video/21023687/article-detail.xml21023687http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Fwebnismo-march1.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Fwebnismo-march1.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/toyota-greenlights-iq-supercharger-concept-for-production-w-vid/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/toyota-greenlights-iq-supercharger-concept-for-production-w-vid/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/01/13/toyota-greenlights-iq-supercharger-concept-for-production-w-vid/#commentsFiled under: Aftermarket, Etc., Videos, Tokyo Auto Salon, Scion, Toyota, Japan, Hatchback, Budget, PerformanceHere's a surprise: Toyota has announced the company will produce the iQ Supercharger first unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon in limited quantities. The automaker has confirmed the development at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. The vehicles will be built by partner Gazoo Racing and will feature a brawnier version of the same 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine found in the standard iQ. With a little forced induction on its side courtesy of a supercharger, the engine should be good for 130 horsepower and 133 pound-feet of torque. That's an increase of 36 ponies and 44 lb-ft over the stock configuration.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2012 scion iq2012 tokyo auto salonscionscion iqtokyotokyo auto salontoyotatoyota iqvideoFri, 13 Jan 2012 11:01:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21023692/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/01/13/toyota-greenlights-iq-supercharger-concept-for-production-w-vid/21023692/article-detail.xml21023692http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Fgazoo-racing-toyota-iq-supercharger-prototype-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F01%2Fgazoo-racing-toyota-iq-supercharger-prototype-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/27/subaru-promises-brz-impreza-sti-concepts-plus-rally-return-at-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/27/subaru-promises-brz-impreza-sti-concepts-plus-rally-return-at-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/27/subaru-promises-brz-impreza-sti-concepts-plus-rally-return-at-t/#commentsFiled under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Tokyo Auto Salon, Subaru, Japan, Coupe, Hatchback, Concept Cars, Performance, RacingUnlike most cities, Japan's capital city plays host to two major automotive exhibitions: the Tokyo Motor Show and the Tokyo Auto Salon. While these terms may be interchangeable when it comes to European expos, in Tokyo, they connote two different shows altogether. The first is the Motor Show, where new concepts and production models are unveiled by the world's automakers. The Auto Salon is more of a tuner expo along the lines of the SEMA show in Las Vegas. So after Subaru made its long-anticipated splash at the Tokyo Motor Show with its new BRZ, now it's heading to the Salon with some modified versions.